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9 am
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Volunteer Opportunity (Ages 11 - 14): Outdoor Games

9:45am - 11:15am
Youth, Middle School
Youth Services Department
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14. 

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. For safety's sake, please wear gym shoes. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Volunteer Opportunity (Ages 11 - 14): Drop-In Craft - Pet Rocks

9:45am - 12:15pm
Youth, Middle School
Youth Services Department
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 14. 

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with a program if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently.

For safety's sake, please wear gym shoes.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Volunteer Opportunity (Ages 11 - 14): Bubble Day

9:45am - 11:15am
Youth, Middle School
Youth Services Department
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 11-14. 

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. For safety's sake, please wear gym shoes. 

10 am
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Movie: Baby Shark's Big Movie! (83 minutes, NR)

10:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Youth Services Program Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Kids & Families, Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 2 and up with an adult. 

In this animated musical, Baby Shark and his family move to Chomp City after Mommy Shark gets a new job.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Program Admittance

Doors to programs will close at 10 minutes past start time.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Outdoor Games

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families with kids of all ages. 

Nothing says summer like fresh air and lawn games! 

Outdoors if weather permits; indoors if the weather is inclement.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

Who's Got Game: Fruit Coasters

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults 60+
Cafe
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adults 60+
Program Type: Crafts, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Get ready for games and crafts at this fun senior social hour from 10am to 11am. 

Light refreshments will be served. Register at olpl.org.  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Drop-In Craft: Pet Rocks

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Youth Services Program Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Kids & Families
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up. 

Design and decorate your very own pet rock! While supplies last.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Baby" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Bubble Day

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Games & Activities, Kids & Families
Event Details:

For families with children of all ages. 

We'll supply a variety of wands and bubble soap, while supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

Friends Short Story Discussion Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Mary Nelson Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Short Stories Discussion Group meets every 2nd Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Mary Nelson Room. Pick up short stories at the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor, one month in advance.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Native Plant Starter Garden

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen, Adult
Meeting Rooms B/C
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms B/C
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

In this special program, registered participants will receive one native plant plus native wildflower seeds.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech Help Hour

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in for assistance with your computer, smartphone or other device at this weekly help session!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Movie: Elemental (103 minutes, PG)

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Youth Services Program Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Kids & Families, Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 5 and up. 

Follow the story of Ember and Wade in this animated fable about the immigrant experience. 

Disclaimer(s)

Program Admittance

Doors to programs will close at 10 minutes past start time.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Yarnery Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Book Club Nook
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your handicraft projects–crochet, knitting or sewing–and spend an hour enjoying conversation while your needles do the work.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Color Purple (Friends Film Showing)

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the south during the early 1900s. (2023, PG-12, 140 minutes)

This event is in the "Adult" group.

SWAN Catalog

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to search the SWAN library catalog and place holds on items!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Chess Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Elementary, Middle School
Youth Services Program Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Ages 6 and up. 

All skill levels welcome to come and learn the game or get some practice! 

Disclaimer(s)

Program Admittance

Doors to programs will close at 10 minutes past start time.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Google Docs

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Get familiar with Google’s online document editing application!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Wonka (Friday Fun Summer Matinee)

2:00pm - 5:30pm
Adult
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beyond Starved Rock -- Our Amazing Illinois State Parks

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen, Adult
Meeting Rooms B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms B/C
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join Celeste Brown in her journey to explore every corner of Illinois and the State Park system, with tips, hints, and unscripted moments on the way. 

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Fandom Presentation: Starcraft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Curious about a new fandom and want to see what all the fuss is about?

5 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Monday Night Gaming

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Whether you like Monopoly, Magic the Gathering, or Smash Bros, a game awaits you in the Teen Room! We offer a casual environment to learn new games and play old favorites. We also welcome you to bring your own! 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Local Author Showcase

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen
2nd Floor Windows
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Windows
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us to assist with the running of our local author showcase. 

6 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Magic: The Gathering Casual Commander Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen, Adult
Book Club Nook
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Book Club Nook
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join OLCHS teacher Eric Kallenborn and friends to play Commander at a casual level of play. Feel free to bring a competitive deck or two with you. We’ll also have decks for you to use if you don’t have your own deck.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adults 60+" group.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Adults 60+
Cafe
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Adult, Adults 60+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group provides an opportunity for family members, friends, caregivers, and others to meet regularly where they can share feelings, thoughts, and experiences.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

3D Printing Basics

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Computer Center Classroom
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Computer Center Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Find or create 3D print designs using Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling web program. Requires basic computer skills.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Anime/Manga Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Join in on anime and manga fandom at the library, or come and find a new favorite! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Local Author Showcase

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Meeting Rooms A/B/C
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A/B/C
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

Kick start summer reading with the authors in your neighborhood!

This author fair features writers from Oak Lawn and the Southland.  Join us for raffles, author Q&A, and sign up for adult and teen summer reading! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Local Author Showcase VIP Registration

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Adult Services Desk
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Adult Services Desk
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 290
Event Details:

Register here for special updates and VIP swag that can be picked up at the event only. Registration is not required to attend the showcase.

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Movie Night Wednesday

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Movies & Concerts
Event Details:

Kick back with friends and enjoy the movie of the week! Call or check the Teen Room Discord for more information. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Fandom Guess Who

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Teen Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Challenge yourself to identify an array of fan favorite characters from their physical description. 

7 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Debt Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Mary Nelson Room
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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Public Library
Room: Mary Nelson Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Financial & Legal
Event Details:

Got problems? Let’s talk. Meet with Raymond Schwarzkopf to support each other as you systematically destroy debt, build wealth, and live a generous life.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

20's/30's Book Club (or 20/30 at heart)

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author/Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine